BORN Information System (BIS)
What is the BIS?
The BIS is a secure database that collects, manages, protects, and shares critical data about every pregnancy, birth, and child in Ontario.
Data Sources
Explore the sources behind BORN Ontario’s data. Data is sourced from birthing hospitals, midwifery practice groups, Expanded Midwifery Care Models (EMCM), birthing centres, fertility clinics, prenatal and newborn screening laboratories, follow-up clinics, clinical programs, and primary care organizations.
Read the Latest BIS News
Stay up to date on new features, system changes, and improvements in the BORN Information System.
Privacy
BORN Ontario is a prescribed registry under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA). We take pride in being a trusted steward of personal health information. Learn more about how BORN protects your privacy
Who Uses the Data?
BIS data supports quality improvement and better care across Ontario. For example, hospitals and midwifery practice groups use their own clinical data to guide quality initiatives. External partners across the province use BIS data to improve care for Ontario families, including:
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- LHINs
- Public Health Units
- Ministry of Health
- Regional Networks
- Researchers
- Policy-makers
Help Desk
Need a BIS Refresher?
Try the BIS Training Site! It works just like the real BIS, but with no real data—perfect for learning and practice.
Keep Your Data Flowing
Downtime Forms
Stay on top of your work with easy-to-use downtime forms. They help you record and save key details so nothing gets missed, even during short system pauses.
Questions About the BIS?
If you work in a hospital, midwifery group, birth centre, clinic, lab, public health unit, or paediatric diabetes program in Ontario, the BORN Coordinator Team can help with your BIS questions.
Are you a Local Admin?
Log in to the BIS and visit the Help Page to find your guide.
